Last year's holiday was difficult for them, especially Catherine. It was recently revealed that the couple had faced another safety setback at Windsor Castle. The incident left them worried for Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis, who were in danger on the castle grounds. They were staying at Adelaide Cottage. Sources said the situation left William and Catherine even more worried about their family's safety.

They were said to have been taken by surprise by the incident, highlighting the need to be vigilant to protect their families, as any parent would want to ensure the safety of their children. They were understandably terrified, with witnesses claiming the intruder escaped after bypassing a supposed escape route near their residence, damaging their car's barrier in the process. Although armed patrols remain on the grounds, insiders say William is closely monitoring progress and stressing the importance of regularly assessing safety measures and adapting to changing circumstances.

The incident is a reminder of the need for strict safety protocols and constant vigilance to protect their property, especially when elderly family members are nearby. Sources say William will want to be fully informed of any necessary safeguards in the future to ensure all properties remain secure around the clock. Catherine has confidence in their security team, but recognises they cannot proceed without reassessing their protection strategies.

This is not the first time this has happened at Windsor, in December 2021 a man with a crossbow was arrested while trying to scale the fence, with malicious intent towards the Queen. Prince Harry has also voiced concerns about his family's safety in the UK, especially after moving to the US and marrying Meghan Markle in 2020. He is preparing to appeal a court ruling that denied him personal safety protection in the UK, which has added to his concerns.

Ultimately, William and Catherine put everyone's safety above all else and are grateful for that, although the initial alarming incident did not result in a police response until a gate was breached. The ease with which the bad guys carried out their plan has highlighted the urgent need to continually assess and improve safety measures at their estate. In light of this, they are considering various enhancements, such as AI systems to detect unusual activities and increased security around key entry points, as well as general residential security exchanges with well-trained private personnel.